Found 2 items, similar to Encumbrance.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: encumbrance encumbrance n 1: an onerous or difficult concern; “the burden of responsibility”; “that's a load off my mind” [syn: burden, load, incumbrance, onus] 2: a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage) [syn: incumbrance] 3: any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome [syn: hindrance, hitch, preventive, preventative, incumbrance, interference]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Encumbrance Encumbrance \En*cum"brance\, n. [Cf. OF. encombrance. Cf. Incumbrance.] 1. That which encumbers; a burden which impedes action, or renders it difficult and laborious; a clog; an impediment. See Incumbrance. [1913 Webster] 2. (Law) Same as Incumbrance. Syn: Burden; clog; impediment; check; hindrance. [1913 Webster]